When his sister died while giving birth, Dr. Spellman took in and raised her triplets. Five years later, though, when the triplets’ real father showed up to take them back, his whole life changed.
“Take deep breaths. As his sister was rolled on a bed to the operating room, Thomas walked with her and told her everything would be okay.
Leah tried to take a big breath, but her forehead was sweaty. “You’re in…” As they went into the operating room, she told him, “Thomas, you’re the best big brother I could have asked for.”
Leah went into labour when she was only 36 weeks pregnant, and the doctors told her she should have a caesarean birth. But Leah’s health got worse soon after giving birth to her first child, and her heart rate began to slow down.
“Leah, let’s hang out!” What’s going on, nurse? Hey, Leah! Look at me! Thomas cried and put his hands around his sister’s. “Look at me.”
“Doctor Spellman, you need to leave, please,” Dr. Nichols said as she led Dr. Spellman outside. After that, the doors to the OR were slammed shut.
Thomas sat down on a chair in the waiting room and started crying nonstop. The smell of his sister was still on his hands. He hid his head in his hands and hoped things would get better soon.
But he knew something was wrong when the voice of a doctor woke him up. He got up and asked, “Doctor, how are you?””How is Leah?”
“We’re truly sorry, Thomas,” Dr. Nichols said. “No matter how hard we tried, we couldn’t stop the bleeding.” The babies are safe now that they are in the NICU.
Thomas fell back into his chair, not sure how to deal with the news that his sister had died. Leah had been thrilled to hold, kiss, and give her sweet angels only the best. What kind of evil God would take her away so quickly?
“What should I do now?” Thomas was let down when he heard the sound of a voice in the hallway. “Where in the world is she?” Her thought was that I wouldn’t know if she had given birth.
Thomas was very angry when he saw Joe, the ex-boyfriend of his sister, rushing into the hospital. “Where is your sister?” Joe growled.
When Thomas grabbed the man’s neck, he pushed him against the wall. “So you want to know where she is?” You made her lose her place to stay for the night. Where were you? Where were you, Joe, four hours ago when she fell? She has died! My sister never got to see her kids!”
“Where are my kids?” I’d like to see them. Joe screamed and grabbed Thomas’s arms.
Joe, you shouldn’t even bring them up! “Get out of my hospital, or I’ll call security!” Thomas told him about it. “OUT!”
“Thomas, I need to get my kids back, but I have to leave now!” Joe yelled, “You can’t take them away from me,” and he went down the hall.
Thomas didn’t want to sit and cry over the death of his sister because it would be bad for his three little nephews. He was everything to his nieces, and he would do anything to keep them from growing up with their drunk dad. Thomas chose to adopt the triplets and fought in court to claim them as his own.
“This isn’t fair, sir!” Joe yelled and pretended to cry while he was testifying. “I’m the kids’ dad.” How would I be able to stay alive without such small lives? They’re everything I have right now—they’re Leah’s flesh and blood and MY flesh and blood.
Joe was told by the judge, “Let me get something clear.” “The mother of the children, Leah, was not married to you, and you did not give her money while she was pregnant.” Is that really true?
Joe bowed his head and said, “Well, your Honour, you’re not wrong.” “I do small jobs and work as a handyman.” I could not afford to support her, so we never got married.
The lawyer for Thomas said, “Excuse me, your honour, but my client has text messages and voice notes from his sister in which she makes it very clear that Mr. Dawson drinks a lot.” “And she wouldn’t marry him unless he went to a rehab programme.” The lawyer’s presentation of the facts convinced the judge that Joe was not fit to raise the kids, and the court ruled in Thomas’ favour.
As Thomas walked out of court and looked up at the clear sky, he thought of his sister. “I promised to do everything I could to help you.” He said in a low voice, “I hope I didn’t let you down, Leah,” his eyes getting teary.
Right then, Joe ran off the court and grabbed Thomas’s arm. “Thomas, I will fight for the kids because I am their real dad.” “Don’t let your victory take over too soon.”
Thomas took his arm away from Joe’s hold with a frown. Yes, Joe, that’s exactly why you shouldn’t be their parent! Instead of fighting for the kids’ sake, it’s better to fight for them.
When Thomas got home from court, he was relieved that Leah’s kids were safe with him. He then saw his wife packing her bags.
Ask Susannah, “What’s going on?” He was confused and asked. “Why are you packing so much right now?”
“I’m sorry, Thomas,” she grinned, and closed the last bag. “Look at all three of them at once! I don’t even know if I want kids at all.” Didn’t you win the case? It’s not something I want to do for the next few years, now that I’ve given it some thought. I didn’t get married to you for this, Thomas. I’m sorry.
After that, Susannah was gone. Thomas was still shocked that he was left to watch his nieces by himself as he looked around the house. He got angry and grabbed a bottle from the wine rack. Just as he was about to throw away the cork, his eyes went to the background on his phone.
There to meet him were his three young nephews. He couldn’t just give up and let his sadness take over.
I told Leah that I would make sure they had a good life. This is too hard for me to do. He turned around to leave and put the wine bottle back on the rack.
Thomas took very good care of the triplets, Jayden, Noah, and Andy, as the years went by quickly. Thomas loved every minute he spent with his nephews, even when he had to change their dirty diapers or sing them to sleep with his very low voice.
But Thomas’s mental and physical health got worse because of their care, and he passed out at work one day. He told himself it was because he hadn’t gotten enough sleep and went to get his nephews from school.
But the man across the street from his house scared him as soon as he saw him when he got home. Joe stood on the sidewalk in front of Thomas’s house after five hard years.
“Young people, come in.” Okay, I will be joining you soon. Thomas smiled when the kids came in.
He then went up to Joe. He growled, “Why the hell are you here?!” “Have you been following us around the whole time?”
Thomas, I am going to take back what is mine. He said, “I’m here for my kids,” in a rude way.
“Your kids?” Thomas made fun of her. “Where were you during the five years I was raising kids?” Joe, you never had them to begin with. Now you’re back to get them back after leaving them before they were even born? They are no longer your children. Leave this place!”
“That’s not right, Thomas,” Joe said. Over the course of five years, I worked hard to save money so I could take care of my kids. I promised I wouldn’t give up, so it’s time for the kids to go back home with their real father!”
“Really?” Thomas checked him out. “I bet the judge will change his mind because of the nice car you’re driving around in.” Don’t waste any more time!”
A few months later, Joe got a court summons, even though Thomas was sure Joe wouldn’t be able to get the kids back. Thomas got up the courage to go to court, even though reading it broke his heart.
Thomas was asked to appear at the hearing by Joe’s lawyer. The lawyer for Joe said, “We just recently learned that Dr. Spellman is on a very specific schedule of prescription medications.” “Having talked to a medical expert, I’ve come to—”
“I object, your honour!” Thomas’s lawyer broke down in tears and stood up.
The court said, “I will let it happen because the guardian’s health has a direct effect on these proceedings.”
As Joe’s lawyer looked at Thomas, he said, “Thank you, your honour.” “Doctor Spellman, is it true that you have a brain tumour and that doctors don’t know what the outlook is for you?” And that this particular mix of drugs is used to treat a brain tumor?”
Thomas hung his head and said, “Yes.” To stop seizures, he was taking medicine to shrink a brain tumour that could not be cured that had been found in him months before.
The judge heard both sides and then looked at Thomas with pity before making the decision.
The court thinks that it would be best for the kids to be with their real dad now that things have changed. Dr. Spellman, I hope you stay strong and healthy. But if you love these kids, you need to understand that this is the best thing for them. So, I’m giving control of the kids to their biological father. You have two weeks to get them ready.
Thomas was ready to fight for his nieces and keep his promise to Leah, even though he knew what was going to happen when he got the call.
As Thomas got his nieces’ suitcases ready for their last trip, he felt like his heart had stopped beating. These children were the reason he existed.
“Uncle Thomas, we’d like to live with you!” “Please, Uncle Thomas,” the kids begged.
“Hey, guys,” Thomas said. “If you love Uncle Thomas, he would never do something bad for you.” I want you all to be happy, boys, and Joe will make sure of that. Could you hurry up and move your things to his car?”
As the three boys threw their bags into Joe’s car, they didn’t even look at him. In fact, they ran back and squished Doctor Thomas’s leg.
He cried and said, “Uncle Thomas, I love you.” “I…I don’t want to leave you!”
“We also want to live with you!” Andy and Noah both started to cry.
Thomas bent down to talk to the kids and said, “Hey, hey, guys.” “Don’t you think we made a good deal?” I’ll come see you on the weekends, and we’ll be nice to Daddy Joe.
Thomas tried not to cry and gave the boys a tight hug. “Now come on; Joe’s waiting,” he said as he tried to get away, but the kids grabbed him even tighter.
Joe had never liked Thomas the most. Anything he could have done to get his kids back. But at that very moment, something changed in his heart. He couldn’t help but join Thomas and the boys after taking a quick look at them.
He shook his head and hugged them. He said, “You were right the whole time, Thomas.” “We should fight for the kids, not for them.” After that, Joe helped Thomas bring the boys’ bags back inside the house.
